Careers at Blue Origin

Aerothermal Engineer

Location: Kent, Washington

As part of a small team, you will support the development of aerothermodynamics models and databases for space launch and reentry vehicles using hand calculations, engineering methods, numerical methods, and experiments.

Responsibilities:

• Developing aerothermodynamic data including aeroheating and plume models for various launch and reentry vehicle configurations using engineering, CFD, and experimental methods
• Creation of databases for use in TPS design, trajectory/GN&C and structural loads analyses
• Supporting configuration development and trade studies
• Conducting wind tunnel and flights tests
• Developing system requirements, flowdown, and verification

Qualifications:

Required

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering and at least 5 years of professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to solve a variety of complex problems using analytical methods and hands-on experimental testing
• Experience using CFD tools (CFD++ and DPLR preferred) and engineering-level analysis tools
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and provide technical guidance and insight
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien or otherwise able to review all export-controlled technical information

Desired

• Strong knowledge of launch and space vehicles
• Familiarity with trajectory design and analysis of flight data
• Working knowledge of C/C++, FORTRAN, and Matlab/Simulink
• Working knowledge in the use of 3-D CAD tools (ProEngineer is preferred)
• Familiarity with knowledge capture systems, integrated engineering tools and rapid development processes